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Old 06-13-2015, 04:41 PM
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stupid question i probably know the answer to

will the steering column out of a 1977 ford f150 or 250 2 wheel drive with power steering work in a
1966 ford f250 2 wheel drive with power steering?

if not and any one needs a complete beat up 1977 ford f150-or250 lol on flats with after market rims with a damn good engine and drive train and clean title.. ill swap it for you getting my 66 ford f250 on the road again.. i ether need a steering column or steering column and gear box..

im in sacramento ca. if your local or around me feel free to pm me
truck will need to be towed lol..
 
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Old 06-14-2015, 05:09 AM
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Carmello, I had a little trouble trying to figure what you were asking. I am going to hit the length.

The overall length horn button to down shaft in the gear box is very close to same from 65 to 79. In 73 Ford went to the Saginaw gear that has connections for the hoses up on top of the gear. This causes the column to gear connection to have to be moved about 2 1/3 in closer to the firewall. There is a difference in the dash cuff and some wiring inside the column but otherwise the same for swapping.

For appearances only the older cuff needs to be retained or longer bolts have to be used.

Hopes this clears a little for you


John
 
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Old 06-14-2015, 07:32 AM
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Originally Posted by jowilker
Carmello, I had a little trouble trying to figure what you were asking. I am going to hit the length.

The overall length horn button to down shaft in the gear box is very close to same from 65 to 79 2WD.

In 73 Ford went to the Saginaw gear that has connections for the hoses up on top of the gear.

This causes the column to gear connection to have to be moved about 2 1/3 in closer to the firewall.

There is a difference in the dash cuff and some wiring inside the column but otherwise the same for swapping.

For appearances only the older cuff needs to be retained or longer bolts have to be used.
Bendix P/S: 1966/68 F100/250 2WD - 1969 F100/250 2WD before serial number D96,001.

Ford/Saginaw P/S: 1969 F100/250 2WD & F350 from serial number D96,001 - 1970/79 F100/250 2WD & F350.
 
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Originally Posted by jowilker
Carmello, I had a little trouble trying to figure what you were asking. I am going to hit the length.

The overall length horn button to down shaft in the gear box is very close to same from 65 to 79. In 73 Ford went to the Saginaw gear that has connections for the hoses up on top of the gear. This causes the column to gear connection to have to be moved about 2 1/3 in closer to the firewall. There is a difference in the dash cuff and some wiring inside the column but otherwise the same for swapping.

For appearances only the older cuff needs to be retained or longer bolts have to be used.

Hopes this clears a little for you

John
thank you it does.. now is the steering column its self compatible with my 66 out of the 77 or do i need to swap every thing?

just exploring option here..
 
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Old 06-14-2015, 04:14 PM
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thank you it does.. now is the steering column its self compatible with my 66 out of the 77 or do i need to swap every thing?

just exploring option here..
The 73-79 column is 2 1/3 in shorter than the 65-72.

I run a 76 column in my 66, but it is connected to the 76 Saginaw power gear.

Think of it like this Bendix gear |---x----|horn button: Saginaw gear |----x---|horn button.


John
 
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